Kate: Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Omelet
Clearly I was exploring Dayton a little while I was there for work. On Sunday morning, we were looking for brunch, preferably at a non-chain place. We were near the University of Dayton campus, and we hoped on Google Maps to see what might be close. Culp's Cafe popped up, and we were intrigued. One of the most intriguing things about this place is that it is tucked in the Carillon Park, a 65-acre area with 25 historical buildings and many more artifacts and exhibits. It was a short drive from campus, so off we went...
Its a charming little place. When you walk in, you feel like you have taken a step back in time. The hostess was wearing traditional waitress looking outfit and the decor is that of a 1950s dinner. The breakfast menu had several griddle items, a long list of omelets, and other gems. I was instantly drawn to the roasted vegetable and goat cheese omelet. Shocking, I am sure! The menu description boasted zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, onions and more. YUM! So, you can imagine my disappointment when the omelet came to my table and was full of red and yellow bell peppers and goat cheese. Yep, that was it. It still tasted good, but it was a bit of a let down to not get what you were expecting. I can understand that certain vegetables are seasonal, but if that is the case, then it should indicate on your menu that that is a possibility... I'm just saying...That disappointment aside, it tasted good. The fried potatoes on the side were well done and seasoned nicely and the rye toast, my favorite, is always a good compliment to breakfast.
Apparently, Culp's Cafe is under new management, so towards the end of our dining experience, the new owner sauntered over to our table to ask about our dining experience. He said "maybe you all can make this one of your regular spots," which I thought was pretty good salesmanship...we informed him that we don't live in the Dayton area, but that we would stop back the next time we were in town. I could see this becoming a regular spot for me if it was close by... and if they don't falsely represent their menu items...
Overall, good breakfast and cool setting.
Its a charming little place. When you walk in, you feel like you have taken a step back in time. The hostess was wearing traditional waitress looking outfit and the decor is that of a 1950s dinner. The breakfast menu had several griddle items, a long list of omelets, and other gems. I was instantly drawn to the roasted vegetable and goat cheese omelet. Shocking, I am sure! The menu description boasted zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, onions and more. YUM! So, you can imagine my disappointment when the omelet came to my table and was full of red and yellow bell peppers and goat cheese. Yep, that was it. It still tasted good, but it was a bit of a let down to not get what you were expecting. I can understand that certain vegetables are seasonal, but if that is the case, then it should indicate on your menu that that is a possibility... I'm just saying...That disappointment aside, it tasted good. The fried potatoes on the side were well done and seasoned nicely and the rye toast, my favorite, is always a good compliment to breakfast.
Apparently, Culp's Cafe is under new management, so towards the end of our dining experience, the new owner sauntered over to our table to ask about our dining experience. He said "maybe you all can make this one of your regular spots," which I thought was pretty good salesmanship...we informed him that we don't live in the Dayton area, but that we would stop back the next time we were in town. I could see this becoming a regular spot for me if it was close by... and if they don't falsely represent their menu items...
Overall, good breakfast and cool setting.
three golden forks out of five.
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